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Gemista (Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
• 8 peppers and/or tomatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 cup herbs such as parsley, dill and mint (chopped)
• 1/4 cup Arborio rice
• 1 lb ground beef
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
Directions:
Directions:
1. Cut the tops off of the peppers and tomatoes and remove the seeds from the peppers and the insides of the tomatoes reserving them.
2. Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions and sauté until tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about a minute.
3. Add the reserved tomato guts, tomato sauce and oregano and simmer until it thickens and remove from the heat.
4. Mix the tomato sauce, herbs, rice, ground beef, salt and pepper. Stuff the mixture into the peppers and tomatoes and place them in a baking dish.
5. Pour the water and olive oil into the baking dish. Bake in a preheated 375º oven until the liquid has evaporated and the peppers and tomatoes are roasted until slightly caramelized, about 1-2 hours.
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Number Of Servings:
8

 

 

 

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